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Trump gives away pieces of suit worn in famous mug shot with $4,600 collectable cards
Donald Trump has lashed out at New York attorney general Letitia James on Truth Social, calling her “politically biased and motivated” in her investigation of his financial statements, which he insists were really “undervalued”.
“I am worth Billions of Dollars more than is shown on my very Conservative Financial Statements, THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF THE A.G. WITCH HUNT!!!” the Republican presidential front-runner fumed.
The outburst came as Mr Trump lost his latest bid to overturn a gag order imposed on him in the civil fraud trial, which is supposed to prohibit him from attacking court staff.
Testimony in the trial wrapped earlier this week and Justice Arthur Engoron will next hear oral arguments on 11 January, after which he has said he aims to deliver his final judgement by the end of that month.
Elsewhere, US first lady Dr Jill Biden has received a negative reaction to her White House Christmas video after posting it on X, with some viewers comparing it unfavourably to earlier efforts by her predecessor Melania Trump.
The clip features members of the Dorrance Dance troupe performing “playful” interpretations from the traditional festive ballet The Nutcracker but was denounced for its “Hunger Games aesthetic”.
Trump told not to hold his breath on Pence endorsement
Former US vice president Mike Pence is not likely to offer his old running mate his endorsement for 2024, according to his former chief of staff Marc Short.
Pence recently ended his own bid for the Republican nomination and fell out badly with Trump over the events of 6 January 2021, when the then-president publicly pressured his deputy to use his ceremonial role in certifying the 2020 election results to reject them in the interests of seeing Trump overturn his defeat.
Pence honourably refused and has rarely spoken to Trump since.
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“I don’t think President Trump should be holding his breath for that,” Short said of an endorsement during an interview on Thursday with NewsNation.
“I certainly would not anticipate any endorsement of him anytime soon.”
Short suggested the beef between the two men was “more than personal” and added: “Your oath to the Constitution is one of your most sacred oaths to take. If you violate that oath, and you call on your vice president to violate that oath. I think that’s a pretty fundamental difference.”
Joe Sommerlad15 December 2023 10:45
Jill Biden’s ‘tacky’ Christmas video draws mockery – and comparison to Melania Trump
US first lady Dr Jill Biden has received a negative reaction to her White House Christmas video after posting it on X, with some viewers comparing it unfavourably to earlier efforts by her predecessor Melania Trump.
The clip features members of the Dorrance Dance troupe performing “playful” interpretations of The Nutcracker but was denounced for its “Hunger Games aesthetic”.
Martha McHardy has this report.
Joe Sommerlad15 December 2023 10:15
Trump hits out at New York AG after losing gag order appeal
Donald Trump has lashed out at New York attorney general Letitia James on Truth Social, calling her “politically biased and motivated” in her investigation of his financial statements, which he insists were really “undervalued”.
“I am worth Billions of Dollars more than is shown on my very Conservative Financial Statements, THE EXACT OPPOSITE OF THE A.G. WITCH HUNT!!!” the Republican presidential front-runner fumed.
The outburst came as Mr Trump lost his latest bid to overturn a gag order imposed on him in the civil fraud trial, which is supposed to prohibit him from attacking court staff.
Testimony in the trial wrapped earlier this week and Justice Arthur Engoron will next hear oral arguments on 11 January, after which he has said he aims to deliver his final judgement by the end of that month.
You can read that rant in its entirety below.
Joe Sommerlad15 December 2023 09:45
Chaotic struggle to handle him with kid gloves in 2020 election briefing revealed
Former Trump-connected attorney Kenneth Chesebro has reached a plea deal with Georgia prosecutors after he was part of a plot to overturn President Joe Biden’s win in the state – the first Democrat to win Georgia on the presidential level since Bill Clinton in 1992.
Chesebro has now been working with the prosecution regarding what has become known as the “fake elector” plot to keep Mr Trump in the White House.
Oliver O’Connell15 December 2023 06:45
Earlier: Trump fails to block gag orders in fraud trial
Last week, the state appeals court rejected the former president’s last-ditch attempt to fast track an appeal of the orders before he was scheduled to testify as a headlining defence witness in a case that threatens the future of the Trump Organization and his vast real estate empire.
He backed out of testifying hours before he was due in court, claiming that he “wanted” to testify but that the judge overseeing his case took away his “constitutional right to defend myself.”
On Thursday, a four-page ruling from a three-judge appeals court panel found that the “gravity of potential harm” against him is small and denied his attempt to overturn the orders.
Oliver O’Connell15 December 2023 04:45
If elected president again, Trump says he will be a dictator and abuse power ‘on day one’
Donald Trump has said he will be a dictator “just for day one” of his presidency if he is re-elected amid a spate of grim warnings over consequences if the twice-impeached and criminally indicted former president wins the 2024 presidential election.
Oliver O’Connell15 December 2023 03:45
Four trials, six lawsuits: Inside Donald Trump’s legal troubles
Without the privileges and prestige of the presidency to protect him, Mr Trump is facing serious lawsuits and criminal indictments across New York, Florida, Georgia and Washington.
Federal officials, local prosecutors and individuals are going after him for everything from his private conduct to his political maneuvering during the 2020 election.
If even one of these efforts proves successful, the US could see its first-ever former president behind bars.
Here, The Independent explains each major case.
Josh Marcus15 December 2023 02:45
NYC court evacuated as man starts fire hours after Trump’s fraud trial wrapped up
Firefighters responded to reports of a “suspicious odour” at the courthouse at around 4pm on Wednesday to find the fire already extinguished.
Al Baker, a court spokesperson, told The Independent that – after starting the small fire – the man had used a fire extinguisher on the fourth floor, releasing fumes into the air.
Three floors of the building, located at 60 Centre Street in Lower Manhattan, were evacuated amid the chaos.
Amelia Neath has the details.
Oliver O’Connell15 December 2023 01:45
Trump claims he’s ‘healthier than Obama’
“I just took a physical, you’ll be happy to hear,” the 77-year-old told his supporters.
“I passed with flying colours. And I took a cognitive exam. I said, ‘Doctor, give me anything you want. I want to take it.’”
Not content with bragging about having “aced” those tests, he claimed to be in better shape than former president Mr Obama, aged 62, by invoking the opinion of his former White House doctor Ronny Jackson turned Texas congressman.
Oliver O’Connell15 December 2023 00:45
Exclusive: Jamie Raskin blows up the House GOP’s Biden impeachment fantasy
Oversight panel ranking member tells The Independent that a GOP-authored contempt resolution against Hunter Biden won’t be justified.
Read the full story from Eric Garcia and Andrew Feinberg:
Mike Bedigan15 December 2023 00:15
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